Ceasefire first call amid Ukraine peacekeeping push
Anthony Albanese will speak with world leaders on peacekeeping in Ukraine, but its ambassador to Australia wants a ceasefire to come in first.
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Hamas will only release hostage ‘if truce implemented’
Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage
Hamas has agreed to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four others, as talks continue to broker the next stage of the ceasefire with Israel.
Albanese to join leaders for Ukraine peace phone call
Anthony Albanese will join a phone call with other world leaders for talks on possible peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine as part of a "coalition of the willing".
Sudan’s war fuels world’s ‘most devastating’ aid crisis
The Sudan war has created the world's largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people needing aid, the UN children's agency says.
US ceasefire bid for Ukraine needs reworking: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes the proposed Ukraine ceasefire plan leads to "long-term peace", but wants many issues clarified before signing.
UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, sexual violence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a UN expert's findings that Israel committed genocidal and sexually violent acts in Gaza were anti-Semitic.
Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks
Russia is claiming the military initiative as Vladimir Putin orders the swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in Kursk before talks with the US about a ceasefire.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as Russia mulls ceasefire
US arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed, officials say, while a wary Kremlin says it's awaiting more information about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
Bombs hamper rescue of hostages on Pakistan train
Militants with explosive vests are sitting among dozens of passengers taken hostage on a train in Pakistan, sources say, complicating rescue efforts.
Syria’s president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF
Syria's government says a new deal with Kurdish-led authorities to integrate their forces represents a "real opportunity to build a new Syria".
Canberra clash after caravan revealed as terror con job
The opposition leader denies Labor claims of dodging police briefings on a caravan loaded with explosives, saying the minister is just trying to look tough.
US and Ukraine meet after major drone attack on Russia
Ukrainian and US officials are meeting for crunch talks on ending the war with Russia, hours after Kyiv's forces launched massive drone attack on Moscow.
Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres
Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa says the country is confronting attempts to drag it into a civil war as violent clashes continue.
Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip
Israel says it is suspending sending electricity to the Gaza Strip in a bid to have Hamas accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.
US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi meeting
Donald Trump has suggested the pause on sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine will be lifted, ahead of talks it's hoped will map out a path to peace.
Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk
Ukraine is committed to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are "positive indicators" over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal.
Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead
Clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have left more than 1000 people dead, including more than 745 civilians,
Drone strike deaths, Gaza ceasefire standoff continues
Israel says a drone has struck a group of suspected militants planting an explosive device in northern Gaza, but gave no details on casualties.
Ukraine forces fighting inside Russia almost surrounded
Ukraine's situation in Kursk has deteriorated sharply in the past three days, after Russian forces retook territory as part of a gathering counteroffensive.
Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks
A child is among ten people injured as Russia again targets Ukraine's energy grid, with the embattled nation's leader revealing talks ahead with US officials.
Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels
Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates to the World Court, accusing it of funding rebel fighters to carry out genocide.
Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas
US President Donald Trump's fiery threats against Hamas may cause the ceasefire deal to collapse, say the Palestinian group has warned.
‘Last warning’: Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his "last warning" to them.
US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal
The United States has stopped sending Ukraine critical intelligence as relations remain strained following a blow-up between the nations' two leaders.
US sending ‘tectonic changes’ over security commitments
If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says.
Zelenskiy wants peace and ready to talk, Trump says
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy has written to Donald Trump saying he willing to return to the negotiating table with Russia, the president says.
Arab states adopt alternative to Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’
Arab leaders have backed a postwar plan for Gaza allowing Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to Donald Trump's vision of a beach destination.
Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid
A spokesperson for Australia's foreign minister has reiterated calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza as Israel blocks humanitarian supplies.
Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush
Australian ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has launched a staunch defence of the alliance between the two nations amid a shake up under Donald Trump.